Compared to the M-4 I already did say 50/50, both have it's
tradeoffs.
And yes, you can slap the mag in, for the fun of it.
And I disagree with it being a bad rifle, you just have to know
how to use it. That includes aiming point at various ranges, 100m
direct fire, 200m at neck level and 300m top of head, though with
the new rounds, it's 200m still chest level and 300m neck level for
center of mass hits.
My biggest gripe is probably the auto-fire selector, but OTOH,
we almost never go rock and roll. It is a stupid place to put the
switch, but I think the design was actually catered to the SAR-21
LMG, where standard posture is right hand on trigger guard, left on
buttstock pressed to shoulder. If that was the case, the auto-fire
switch would actually be directly under the left thumb and middle
finger, allowing quick changes. As a rifle, unfortunately, it just
ends up being a stupid function/placement.
I have to agree on the uncomfortable grip though, but hey it's
just slightly uncomfortable. I known worse. And if you're in NS for
comfy living... you need a mental checkup :)